Vanilla Toffee Protein Balls

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I came across this delicious flavor of pea protein, vanilla Toffee from Now Sports. I blended it in my coffee, made a shake with it and then decided to make protein balls! They came out delicious and are super easy to make! They definitely satisfy your sweet tooth but are packed with protein so you don’t eat too many!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Now Sports Vanilla Toffee pea protein
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup of flaxmeal
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup organic peanut butter
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla

Directions:

Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Roll into one inch balls and keep in the fridge. You can also store them in a freezer bag and freeze them to keep longer. These are a great snack to eat when you are headed to the gym or even post-workout! Enjoy!

10 Favorite Plant-based Food Finds at Costco

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As a personal trainer and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, I make it my mission to look for healthy plant-based foods to incorporate into my diet and share with clients.

Maybe it’s hitting the big 4-0, but my idea of fun is walking up and down the aisles of Costco seeing what new, healthy and organic foods they have! On my latest trip, I came across these 10 plant-based foods that anyone can incorporate into their lifestyle! Plus you get a great deal!

1) Organic chia seeds

I add these to my protein shakes to give them a boost of calcium, fiber and omega 3s! They also expand and keep you fuller longer!

2) Unsweetened almond milk

I use almond milk as a base for my protein shakes and in my overnight oats. For only 30 calories per cup, you can enjoy it guilt free!

3) Organic Hemp Hearts

These have a nutty taste and provide 10 grams of protein in 3 tablespoons! They make a great addition to your salads, smoothies or coconut yogurt.

4) Almonds

Just 23 almonds as an afternoon snack provides you with calcium, magnesium, potassium and 6 grams of protein! And, yes, apparently my cat likes them, too!

5) Avocados

6 avocados for only $5.99? Thank you Costco! I eat them plain, in my salads, and even to make pudding. They are a great source of potassium and vitamin C to support a healthy immune system.

6) Almond Butter

Need I say more! I eat the stuff out of the jar, it’s so addictive! A great snack at night to satisfy a sweet tooth is 3 frozen banana slices topped with almond butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

7) Organic Riced Cauliflower

It’s a great alternative to rice if you’re trying to reduce your carb intake. My personal favorite is cilantro lime cauliflower rice with black beans.

8) Organic Blueberries

These are a staple in my freezer, and they are great for my morning smoothie. They have lots of anti-oxidants and fiber to keep your digestion on point.

9) Organic Coffee

Because . . . COFFEE!!! I start my morning with 2 cups of coffee and a splash of almond milk. The caffeine is a great pre-workout.

10) Organic Cacao Powder

This “sweet” find is great for chocolate lovers. Mix it into a shake, make protein energy balls, cacao banana ice cream, black bean brownies, the possibilities are endless!

Costco is always stocking its shelves with new, healthy foods that I look forward to sharing with you. Stay up to date with all these food finds, as well as, healthy tips and recipes by following me @yourfaveveggiegal on Instagram for more inspiration.

Spinach & Seitan Chickpea Omelet

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It’s a snowy day and I was craving tofu eggs again, but I was out of tofu. So I whipped up this recipe with chickpea flour. Chickpea flour is high in fiber and protein. Just a 1/4 cup has 6 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber! So give this recipe a try and let me know what you think!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup raw spinach
  • 1/4 cup seitan crumbles
  • Coconut oil spray to grease the pan
  • Hot sauce (optional)

Directions:

Mix all healthy the ingredients except for the spinach and seitan in a bowl. Heat pan and spray with coconut oil over medium heat. Pour batter into pan and put the spinach and seitan on top. Let it cook about 5 minutes or just until you can flip the omelet with a spatula. Cook for 1 more minute. Sprinkle wth a little salt and hot sauce and enjoy!

Avocado Smoothie Bowl

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I ordered some new coconut bowls, and I couldn’t wait to use them! You may ask why put your smoothie into a bowl? It takes time to prep a smoothie bowl and it looks beautiful! It also helps you to slow down and become mindful of what you’re eating! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1 cup raw spinach
  • 1 tsp spirulina
  • 1/3 tsp reishi mushroom powder
  • 1/2 Tbs coconut milk powder
  • 1/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup water
  • Handful of ice

Optional toppings:

  • Banana slices
  • Cacao nibs
  • Unsweetened coconut flakes

Blend together and put in a bowl topped with some banana slices, cacao nibs and unsweetened coconut! Yum!

Spinach and Onion Tofu Scramble

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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 package of organic extra firm tofu
  • 2 cups raw spinach
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 1/2 Tbs nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp organic turmeric powder
  • Pink Himalayan sea salt and pepper to taste
  • Cayenne pepper sauce (optional)
  • Avocado or coconut oil spray

Directions:

Spray a pan with coconut oil or avocado oil on medium-low heat. Sautee the onions and spinach until wilted. Add the tofu and mash with a fork so it looks “scrambled”. Add the spices and cook another minute. Drizzle with hot sauce and enjoy!